Patricia D. Dormin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia D. Dormin, 92, of Park Ridge, Illinois, who passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026. She was born in Chicago, Norwood Park on January 13, 1934, to Russell and Loretta Cassidy. She graduated from Saint Scholastica High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from Mundelein College. She later married the love of her life, Bill Dormin, after he returned from service in the United States Army.

Pat's career was teaching literature and speech to junior high students for 14 years. She continued after retirement as a substitute teacher until she was 80 years old.

Pat is now reunited in heaven with her beloved Husband, Bill of 69 years of marriage who preceded her just 11 months ago.

She has survived by her five children: John (Ann), Thomas (Mary), James, Mary Pat Smith, Kathleen and her cherished grandchildren: Matthew Smith, Emily (Martin) Gallagher, Kyle Smith, (Jenna Powell) Amy (Alejandro) Anderson, Megan (James) Malles and Lizzy Dormin. Great grandchildren: Nora and Emmett Gallagher. She was preceded in death by her loving grandson, Michael Dormin.

She was a devout Catholic and actively involved with Saint Paul of the Cross Church. She was an avid reader, and had a great passion for history and politics. Pat also enjoyed swimming, water aerobics, and was a big fan of watching sports, especially golf, tennis, her beloved Cubs, Notre Dame and Indiana football. Her latest favorite sport came from watching the World Cup. She even celebrated the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series win. Pat and Bill loved to travel, but she mostly enjoyed her time with her book club and spending time with Nora and Emmett, who brought so much joy to her life.

Special thanks to Moms caregivers, cousins, nieces, nephews, life long friends, former students and teaching colleagues. She will be deeply missed by all those that love her.

A visitation for Pat will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Oehler Funeral Home (2099 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL). A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:30pm at St. Paul of the Cross (320 S. Washington Avenue, Park Ridge, IL).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Des Plaines Carmelites, Discalced Carmelite Monastery, 949 N. River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-298-4241 or Evans Scholars Foundation of the Western Golf Association, 2501 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL 60026, 847-724-4600.